I've also noticed the cheaper Dema FV has a longer hose sealing surface than the blue/grey ones. The hose fits better and tighter on the Dema's. I've had the blue FV leak between the hose and FV before, even with new hose. I'll check the diameter of both FV's and see if there is any difference.
Blue/Gray foot valves.
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I talked to Kleen-Rite today. They haven't had any complaints about the Blue foot valves. They recommend that you use the CV0067 https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-1762-smc-12-pvc-barbed-check-valve.aspx check valve with a IN010 screen https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-130-smc-basket-strainer-40-mesh-14-mip-or-12-barb.aspx
soonermajic
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so, can somebody provide a link on what we SHOULD buy?
maybe a link of what we should NOT buy...?
maybe a link of what we should NOT buy...?
Here is the cheaper dema foot valves that 2biz is talking about. I love them as well, I won't use anything else now
https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-12976-plastic-14-foot-valve-with-check-strainer.aspx
https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-12976-plastic-14-foot-valve-with-check-strainer.aspx
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Overachiever
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Yes it does - also fits 1/4 and 3/8.
I've had one fail so far, lasted about 6 months but still seem to be working better than those blue ones.
soonermajic
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good ideas
OurTown
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Has anybody tried these?
https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-28069-dema-10016v-foot-valve-with-viton-seal.aspx
They appear to have a larger screen area than the small Dema foot valves that are liked in this thread. They have a viton seal and are still less than half the price of the blue Hydros. The blue one didn't last but maybe six months in the presoak but strangely the one in the booster was still good. The hoses on the booster however were so brittle they broke trying to remove and replace them.
https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-28069-dema-10016v-foot-valve-with-viton-seal.aspx
They appear to have a larger screen area than the small Dema foot valves that are liked in this thread. They have a viton seal and are still less than half the price of the blue Hydros. The blue one didn't last but maybe six months in the presoak but strangely the one in the booster was still good. The hoses on the booster however were so brittle they broke trying to remove and replace them.
tdlconceptsllc
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I am currently trying those valves myself and they already are turning colors on my booster & add hi. I have been using these for about 3 years with success https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-21...asher-chemical-strainer-with-check-valve.aspx and I have found on the automatics Superthane Ether hose from newage industries in 100ft rolls works superior to aggressive chemicals better than anything I have used.
tdlconceptsllc
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Anywhere from 6-9months you probably could get a year but I am too particular and change it twice a year.
Greg Pack
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Relevant thread- Just threw away a new gray hydro foot valve yesterday. I'm not a big fan of a lot of dema products but maybe their foot valves are worth a shot.
Greg Pack
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Have you tried tygon hose? Ive got hose on pottasium hydroxide lines that hasn't been changed in years and years
OurTown,
Have you tried these FV's? The smaller Dema FV has a ball bearing, spring, and o'ring seat. These look like they might have a diaphragm seat? Even though I like the smaller ones and they seem to have a very long life, I'd like to try these too.
https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-28069-dema-10016v-foot-valve-with-viton-seal.aspx
